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The book analyzes Turkey-EU relations in the light of Europeanization, Populism and Differentiated Integration. It examines how populist rhetoric shapes politics and public opinion and argues that one should refrain from characterizing Turkey-EU relations as a strategic partnership since that holds the risk to overshadow democratic norms and values

Çiğdem Üstün holds a PhD in European Studies from the University of Limerick (Ireland) and got her associate professorship also on EU Studies. She is affiliated with the Association of Development, Migration and Social Policies (DEMIS) in Izmir. She published on issues related to Turkey-EU relations and regional cooperation in the neighborhood regions.